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Motor Oil Assessment Program (MOA)

The Motor Oil Assessment Fee is a fee imposed on the first production, sale or distribution of motor oil in California, whether or not packaged in retail containers. The Motor Oil Assessment Fee shall only be paid once on any particular motor oil and does not apply to motor oil exported for sale outside of California.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Motor Oil Assessment Information Guide.